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Liverpool's new signings graded: How Hugo Ekitike, Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez got on in their Premier League debuts for the champions against Bournemouth

Liverpool made history at Anfield on Friday night as they became the first reigning champions to name as many as four Premier League debutants in their opening-day starting XI.

That shows the level of change at the club this summer and how they have bucked a trend, with the Reds keen to evolve – not stand still – in the aftermath of their league title triumph.

Hugo Ekitike started in attack and scored - who needs Alexander Isak? - and his strike partners, Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo, also found the net.